WCM International Academy

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10 - 17 July 2026

Registration:

  • The total fee is £1600
  • 100 GBP to be paid on application by Sunday 1 March. The remaining balance of 1500 GBP to be paid before 31 March 2026.
  • Registration deadline: Sunday 1 March 2026
  • Special tuition scholarships available for Irish pianists. Please enquire by email.

Fee includes:

  • 5 individual lessons (45 mins) with Festival faculty
  • Entry into International Competition
  • Access to all events (concerts, open classes, workshops, talks)
  • Student showcase opportunities
  • Public performance opportunities
  • Sightseeing trips (Giant’s Causeway, a walking tour of the historic Walled City of Derry, group activities)
  • Accommodation

Accommodation:

  • 9 nights (check-in 9th July, check-out 18th July) in Duncreggan Student Village.
  • Each student will have a private room.
  • Shared self-catering facilities will be available on site.

Please note: The cost of flights, local travel to the Festival and all meals are the responsibility of each participant.

Bank Transfer Details:

Account Name: Walled City Music Trust
Bank: Bank of Ireland
Address: 27 Culmore Road, Derry-Londonderry, N. Ireland BT48 8JB
Sort Code: 90-49-74
Account Number: 22893559
IBAN: GB16 BOFI 9049 5822 8935 59
BIC: BOFIGB2B

Please contact fiona@walledcitymusic.com for any queries about your registration.

 

Registration Form


    Education and Musical Background

    Declarations

    I will pay the full WCM International Academy registration fee by electronic bank transfer by 31 March 2026. N.B. Please include your full name in English in the reference.

    I agree that WCM International Academy may use photographs, video, or audio of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and on the website.

    I am currently resident and studying piano in Ireland and/or carry a current Irish passport and am therefore eligible for a tuition scholarship.